Electricity Prices Forcing A Leaner Christmas
Electricity bill shocks have taken their toll, with 38% of Australians stating they will have a much leaner Christmas this year.
Another $27 Million Slung At ‘Clean Coal’
There’s a saying about throwing good money after bad – and some would consider the additional millions of dollars of taxpayer money recently given to the Callide Oxyfuel Demonstration Project might be covered by it.
A Nasty Surprise Awaits Small Scale Solar This Wednesday?
The early end to the Solar Credits multiplier may not necessarily signal an end to the subsidy roller coaster the industry has battled for the last few years.
Nuclear Power Is Just So Yesterday
In a bit of welcome news, it appears nuclear energy based electricity generation has been flat and will likely reduce in the years ahead.
Solar Funding Evokes Mixed Reactions
$83.5 million for solar research funding as part of the United States- Australia Solar Energy Collaboration (USASEC) was announced by Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson on Thursday.
Nano-Mesh Boosts Organic Solar Cell Efficiency
Princeton University researchers have discovered a cheap and easy way to substantially boost the efficiency of organic solar cells by creating a ‘black hole for light’.
Australia’s First Community Owned Large Scale Solar Project
A new community project aims to cover South Melbourne Market’s new roof with solar panels.
Renewables Could Provide 99.9% Of Power By 2030
Scientists state a well-designed combination of renewables could almost always provide more electricity than required at a cost comparable to today’s electricity expenses.
Energy Matters Video News – Episode 77 – December 12, 2012
Virginia reports on Australia’s famous Christmas lights street going solar, cucumbers grown with solar power and sea water, the launch of the Australian Solar Hall of Fame and the ELF – a solar/pedal hybrid vehicle.
Cucumbers In The Sahara – Thanks To Solar Power
The first cucumbers produced in the Sahara desert using seawater and solar power were served up to participants at UN Climate Negotiations in Doha.
